Thanks and help again, I have tabulated the number of pairs and known nests by Merlin in Tompkins County for 8 years and hope to continue this year. This time spans shortly after the arrival of Merlin to the fairly well established population we now have. I have been able to publish some of the info on our Merlin, and hope to be able to publish a full compilation. Many Merlin are back now. Pairs often establish a general area as their territory, and seem to select one nest site, and then move to another nest site. Generally, eggs are laid in late April and begin incubation around 1 May. I can't possible find most of the nests from Trumansburg to Lansing to Etna, Freeville and Dryden and, of course, Ithaca without much help. Any information anyone has about Merlin, I would appreciate very much if you would send it to me. I do check all reports to eBird and to the listserve. Previous information known to me. # Pairs 2014 22015 6 (The jump probably represents more intense coverage and extensive help from others)2016 72017 52018 62019 72020 11 (Probably about the same survey effort, and a real increase)2021 11 Please contact off the list serve at [email protected], or 607-539-6308 Isn't it nice to have Merlin and Peregrines nesting in our county. Thank you John Confer --
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